Carrying case, carrying case kit and methods

a technology for carrying cases and carrying cases, applied in the field of carrying cases, can solve the problems of not being adapted to be attached in any position, not being useful for carrying different devices, and not being able to be easily attached to backpacks, purses, tool pouches or other devices, etc., and achieve the effect of low cos

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-10-29
VALPEY EDWARD
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a thin, flexible carrying case that can accommodate various devices and be attached to various things. It has a main panel and a tail strap, as well as a retaining loop for added security. Additionally, it can be easily adapted for different items and allows the user to position the case in a variety of ways without risking the device being accidentally dislodged. The case is not overly bulky and protects the device from damage. It is also relatively inexpensive.

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However, they are not useful for carrying different devices, which means that different cases are needed for each different device.
Further, these cases are only adaptable for attachment to a belt and cannot be easily attached to a backpack, purse, tool pouch, or another device, such as a bicycle.
In addition, they were not adapted to be attached in any position other than perpendicular to the user's belt.
Unfortunately, the size variability is generally limited to variability of a single dimension, typically width.
Further, the variability results in unwanted bulkiness and generally results in the outside of the phone being unprotected and increases the chance that the phone will unintentionally dislodge from the case.
Finally, although these cases may be attached to more items than belts, their applicability is still substantially limited and the cases are relatively expensive.

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[0039]Referring first to FIGS. 1A and 1B, the present invention is a low cost, lightweight, carrying case 10 that is adaptable to carry a variety of devices of different sizes and to attach to a variety of things. In its most basic form, the carrying case 10 includes a main panel 12 and a tail strap 14, each manufactured from a substantially thin flexible material. The preferred material for use in embodiments with folded edges is a 1000 denier nylon material having a thickness of 0.020 inches of a type sold under the trademark “CORDURA”. However, a 1500 denier nylon material may be substituted. A 1050 denier ballistic nylon material having a thickness of 0.040 inches may also be used in embodiments without folded edges but is not preferred due to potential issues with fraying of the unfolded edges. Other suitable materials will be readily evident to those of skill in the art and the invention should not be seen as limited to the materials described herein.

[0040]The main panel 12 in...

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Abstract

A carrying case that is adaptable to carry a variety of devices of different sizes and to attach to a variety of things. The carrying case includes a main panel and a tail strap, each manufactured from a substantially thin flexible material. Hook portion and loop portions are provided at predetermined locations on the top and bottom surfaces of the main panel and tail strap and the folding of the main panel and tail strap and securing of hook portions to loop portions forms the carrying case around a device to be carried.

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CLAIM OF PRIORITY[0001]This application is a non-provisional application claiming the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 482,647 filed on Apr. 6, 2017.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to the field of device carrying cases and, in particular, to carrying cases that are adaptable for carrying a variety of devices and attachment to a variety of items.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Cases have long been used to hold devices and attach them people and things. Prior to the prevalence of cellular telephones, cases were commonly used to hold devices such as knives, flashlights, multi-tools and the like. Such cases typically take the form of a leather pouch having a main body with a storage compartment sized and shaped specifically for the device to be held and had a permanent fixed sized belt loop attached to the outside of the main body that allowed a user to attach the case to a person's belt. Some such cases often also include...

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Patent Type & AuthorityPatents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A45F5/02
CPCA45F5/021A45F2200/05A45F2200/0566A45F2200/0591A45F2200/0575A45F2200/0516
InventorVALPEY, EDWARD
OwnerVALPEY EDWARD